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Shark PowerDetect Speed Cordless Vacuum
IA1241ANZ
Product Overview
Key Features
- Cleans Smarter, Not Harder - Powerful suction in a compact lightweight design
- Forward and Reverse Cleaning
- 3 Intelligent Technologies Detect and React to Your Home
- MultiFLEX(R) Wand to Reach Under Furniture
- Precisely Angled Blue Light Reveals Hidden Dust and Dirt
- 0.5L Bagless Design, Self-Cleaning Brushroll, Odour Neutraliser Technology
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Shark
- Model Number:
- IA1241ANZ
- Surfaces:
- Carpets, Hard Floors, Upholstery
- Bagged/Bagless:
- Bagless
- Bin/Bag Capacity (L):
- 0.5
- Battery:
- Li-ion
- Wall Mountable:
- Yes
Power & Charging
- Power:
- 350W
- Run Time (Up To) Minutes:
- 60
General Information
- Type:
- Stick Vacuum
- Family:
- Shark PowerDetect
- Colour:
- Grey
- Supplier Colour:
- Royal Grey
- What's In The Box:
- PowerDetect Speed Cordless Vacuum, Duster Crevice Tool, Wide Upholstery Tool, Li-ion Battery, Wall Dock
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Power & Charging
- Power:
- 350W
- Run Time (Up To) Minutes:
- 60
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 1145
- Product Width (mm):
- 260
- Product Depth (mm):
- 355
- Product Weight (kg):
- 3.2
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 775
- Box Width (mm):
- 305
- Box Depth (mm):
- 173
- Box Weight (kg):
- 6
Product Reviews of Shark PowerDetect Speed Cordless Vacuum
Overall Rating Snapshot
5 out of 5 stars from 1 review
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Confirmed purchase 7 September 2026
Published on 29 September 2026
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At a glance
The Shark PowerDetect Speed Cordless Vacuum is a lightweight stick vacuum designed for mixed-floor homes that need easy everyday cleaning across carpets, hard floors and upholstery. Its strengths are automatic suction adjustment, under-furniture reach and a dust-revealing floor light. The main trade-off is the compact 0.5 L bin, which may need more frequent emptying in larger homes or heavier cleans.
What it’s great for
- Everyday whole-home cleaning
- Mixed-floor homes
- Under-furniture cleaning
- Quick upholstery touch-ups
- Apartment and family home use
Where it works best
- Homes with carpet and hard floors
- Apartments
- Townhouses
- Family living areas
- Bedrooms and lounges
Who it’s for
- Busy households
- Apartment dwellers
- Families
- Everyday home cleaners
- Users wanting a lighter cordless vacuum
Things to consider
The 0.5 L bin is smaller than some larger cordless or corded vacuums, and the quoted up to 60-minute runtime applies in ECO mode rather than higher-power cleaning.
Pet hair performance score
8/10 - self-cleaning brushroll should handle household hair well, but no specialised pet-focused filtration claim is provided.
Carpet vs hard floor suitability
Well suited to mixed flooring, with automatic suction adjustment for carpet and hard floors plus a light that is especially useful on hard surfaces.
Portability rating
9/10 - at 3.2 kg, it is light and easy to move, manoeuvre and store.
Noise level vs category average
About average for a cordless stick vacuum
Allergy friendliness
Moderate - bagless emptying is convenient, but no sealed system or HEPA filtration claim is provided.
Key benefits
- Up to 60 minutes runtime in ECO mode: supports longer cleaning sessions before recharging.
- Automatic suction adjustment: adapts between carpet and hard floors for easier cleaning across mixed surfaces.
- MultiFLEX wand: bends to reach under beds and sofas without needing to move as much furniture.
- Blue floor light: helps reveal fine dust on hard floors that can be difficult to see in normal room lighting.
- Self-cleaning brushroll: reduces hair wrap and cuts down on manual brush maintenance.
- 3.2 kg body weight: feels easier to manoeuvre around rooms and carry between spaces.
- 0.5 L bagless bin: empties quickly without needing replacement vacuum bags.
- Wall dock included: makes storage tidier and keeps the vacuum easy to access between cleans.
Q: Does IA1241ANZ have a self-emptying base or only wall storage
A: No. IA1241ANZ stores on the included wall dock and the bin is emptied manually. That suits buyers who want simple charging and tidy storage, but it is not the Clean and Empty version with automatic dust disposal.
Q: Is the bin better for quick cleans or larger homes
A: The bagless bin is better suited to regular emptying than long, heavy clean-ups. In larger homes or homes with heavy pet shedding, expect to empty it more often than a larger-capacity cordless vacuum during a full-house clean.
Q: Which tools come with the Shark PowerDetect Speed cordless vacuum
A: The Shark PowerDetect Speed cordless vacuum includes a crevice and duster tool, pet multi-tool, motorised hand tool and a fragrance puck. That gives it better reach for stairs, upholstery and tighter spots than a floor head alone.
Q: What cleaning modes does this Shark cordless vacuum have
A: This vacuum has Detect, Eco and Powerful modes. Detect is the automatic option for mixed floors, while Eco suits longer routine cleans and Powerful is the higher-output setting for heavier debris or more stubborn carpet cleaning.
Q: Can it clean under beds and sofas without moving them
A: Yes. The MultiFLEX wand bends so the floor head can reach further under beds and sofas while the main body stays lower. It helps with routine under-furniture cleaning, but access still depends on the clearance under the furniture.
Q: How does the blue floor light help on hard floors
A: The angled blue floor light makes fine dust and small debris easier to spot on hard floors, especially in dimmer corners or along edges. It is a visibility aid rather than a separate cleaning mode, so pickup still depends on the floor head and setting used.